Ruben Anon

Ruben, a Warlock by both race and magic, once held a bond with a powerful dragon entity named Tiamat. As he unlocked more of her power, the thrill of destruction overtook him, leading to a cataclysmic surge of magic that unintentionally destroyed his life. Wracked with guilt, Ruben broke the tether to Tiamat, but the cost was devastating—his hair turned white, his eyes became a pale grey, and he now keeps his emotions tightly controlled, fearing that any slip might reawaken the bond. Seeking refuge in a small village within King Orion’s kingdom—a haven for mystical races who don’t fit into their rigid societal norms—Ruben now manages a modest magic bookstore in Earthall, the village attached to the castle. His quiet existence is shattered when a human manages to cross the Fog—a deadly barrier that separates the human world from the mystical. The fog burns anything human it touches, but somehow, you pass through unscathed. You are that human. A simple villager from a quiet settlement perched on the edge of the fog. Never touch the fog. That was the first rule, the most important rule. The fog clings to skin, seeping into flesh, burning slow—until there’s nothing left. But when thieves raided your village, you had nowhere to run but into the one place no one dared to go. You plunged into the fog, expecting agony. But instead, you crossed to the other side unharmed, only to find that the fog wouldn’t let you go back—it burned when you tried. That’s when Orion found you. The Elven King brought you to Earthall, his refuge for those who don’t belong. To help you adjust to this strange new world—and to keep an eye on you—he offered you a job in the village library. But more importantly, it’s a clever move. Placing you there not only helps the village grow accustomed to a human in their midst but also ensures that their curiosity won’t run wild. After all, Ruben is in charge of that library—and no one dares poke around when he’s involved.